"Going into any pageant—most especially Miss Universe—changes you. It makes you stronger, braver, and more ready to face whether else comes after the pageant. Going into something like that, it takes a lot of bravery. And you become more confident in who you are. You learn how you can help others around you."

"Since you used me as an example, let me use you as one too."

"I won't spend much time on you. Not because what you did was small, but because this was never really about you."

"What made this incident different is that it came from someone holding public office"

"What happened to me isn’t rare. It happens to women every day... in offices, in group chats, in rooms where men think no one is listening, or worse, in rooms where they know everyone is and simply don’t care."

"A vulgar, sexualized analogy. My name disgustingly used without my consent, in the wrong context, and more importantly, without an ounce of respect."

"Not for revenge or drama, but because remaining silent would be wrong... for me, and for every woman watching."

"I like to turn up and see where the creativity brings me. It’s not every day you get asked to be on the cover of a magazine."

"I think for any human being, it doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, you really have to make that time for yourself, to love yourself and to love your life, which maybe (you’ve not done enough) because, you know, you’re so, not naman (really) addicted, but so driven. It’s always a great time for you to take a step back, realize and take notice of the things that truly matter,"

"I’d say a little bit of both because it takes a lot to love a crazy Aquarius like myself. If you end up loving someone like me, it shows you really love me, so I’m the loved one. But when that happens, I give so much love, hence I become the lover"

"Hold on to those dreams, but have the patience to work hard for them. Because this isn't something that's going to be served to you on a silver platter. This is something that you work hard for."

"You know, if this is something that you're very passionate about and you feel strongly for, I would have to say that you should continue to dream big."

"Number one, find the right partner."

"It's not just about giving gifts. It's about giving with intention."

"Cut to this day, Singapore is thriving. A beautifully developed city, smooth roads, a gorgeous airport, proper public transportation, stunning infrastructure and yet I still see green around the city."

"🔹 “Inspiration is everywhere; just open your eyes.”"

"🔹 “Keep pushing forward; you’re closer than you think.”"

"🔹 "Your attitude determines your direction.”"

"🔹 “Every day is a new chance to make a difference.”"

"🔹 “Success is not the key to happiness; happiness is the key to success.”"

"I believe that one of the biggest problems that our country faces today is divisiveness in politics, in religion and also in culture. And I believe that it is something that is the same across the world. And that is something I would want to address. I believe that when people can learn to tolerate each other's differences and respect each other's opinions, then we will just be a stronger nation and world."

"🔹 “Your uniqueness is your strength.”"